ROUNDELS: Tiny round beads often used as spacers or separators.
SCARABUS (SCARAB): Form of a beetle, the Egyptian symbol of longevity. Many Deco designs were inspired by this form, especially after the opening of King Tut's tomb in 1922.
A doughnut or squat disk shaped bead that is used as a spacer or an accent in bead stringing. Roundels can be made of any material but are commonly produced in glass and precious or base metals.
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Roundel: A doughnut-shaped or squatted disk shaped bead that is used as a spacer or an accent in stringing applications. The characteristic of not being round, but flat on the sides is a defining feature. Roundels can be made of any material but ...
 See also: Filigree, Oval, Table, Enamel, Jewel
  
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